Duties

The Legal Practitioner will undertake litigation on behalf of, and provide legal services and support to, the Department of Police and Emergency Management with particular emphasis on matters relating to family violence as part of the Safe at Home whole-of-government strategy for preventing, reducing, and responding to incidents of family violence in Tasmania.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising. 

Desirable Requirements

Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted as a Barrister or a practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007 with more than 2 years relevant post admission experience.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

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002610- 002611-002609-002922-004128-004129-004792-004799 -SoD - Legal Practitioner - LPA 2.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact Debra Fielding (03) 6173 2163.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Brenda Orr on 6173 3895.